From Pivots to AI: Key strategies revealed for salon and spa owners at Professional Beauty Abu Dhabi

From Pivots to AI: Key strategies revealed for salon and spa owners at Professional Beauty Abu Dhabi

Updated on 04th Aug 2026

The beauty and wellness landscape is evolving faster than ever. To help regional salon, spa, and clinic leaders stay ahead of the competition, Professional Beauty Abu Dhabi has announced a powerful lineup of business-transforming talks designed to move salon owners straight to the top of their industry.

Taking place on 14th September 2026 at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi, this landmark event brings together beauty, hair, spa, aesthetics, and wellness professionals from across the UAE and GCC for a full day of world-class education, networking, and business growth strategies.

Among the show's biggest highlights is a dynamic double-header on the Seminar & Workshop Stage, featuring two of the region's leading strategy and digital transformation experts.

Best of all? Access to these game-changing sessions is completely FREE with advance registration.

Inside the sessions: Strategies to scale your business

1. Planning Your Pivot: Navigating uncertainty for long-term success

Time: 10:45 AM – 11:20 AM (+04)

  • Stage: Seminar & Workshop Stage
  • Speaker: Valerie Reynaert | Founder & CEO, VR Beauty Consulting

In a rapidly changing market, standing still is the biggest risk a business owner can take. Valerie Reynaert, a seasoned industry strategist, will open the morning with actionable frameworks designed to help salon and spa leaders adapt, evolve, and capture new revenue streams.

Attendees will gain concrete strategies to:

  • Navigate market shifts and industry uncertainty with confidence.
  • Build business resilience and identify untapped growth opportunities.
  • Position their brand for sustainable, long-term scalability.

2. Growing Your Salon & Spa Business with Claude AI

  • Time: 11:25 AM – 12:00 PM (+04)
  • Stage: Seminar & Workshop Stage
  • Speaker: Dawn Kubicek | CEO & Founder, Leaders in Digital

Directly following the pivot masterclass, digital pioneer Dawn Kubicek will unpack how salon and spa owners can harness Claude AI to revolutionize their marketing and save hours of administrative work every week.

In this practical, hands-on session, attendees will learn how to connect AI with their Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok presence to:

  • Analyze high-performing social content to see what actually converts into client bookings.
  • Craft engaging, high-impact social media posts effortlessly.
  • Build and maintain a signature brand voice across all digital channels.

Session schedule at a glance

Time (+04) Topic Speaker Stage
10:45 AM – 11:20 AM Planning Your Pivot Valerie Reynaert (VR Beauty Consulting) Seminar & Workshop Stage
11:25 AM – 12:00 PM Growing Your Salon & Spa Business with Claude AI Dawn Kubicek (Leaders in Digital) Seminar & Workshop Stage

Claim your FREE ticket today

"If you want to lead the market tomorrow, you need to master adaptability and technology today."

Whether you are aiming to future-proof your business model or streamline your client acquisition using cutting-edge AI, these sessions offer the exact tools you need to elevate your business to the top.

  • 📍 Location: InterContinental Abu Dhabi
  • 🗓 Date: 14th September 2026
  • 🎟 Ticket Price: 100% FREE (Pre-registration Required)

Seats at the Seminar & Workshop Stage are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't wait until spots fill up, secure your free delegate pass now and take the first step toward transforming your beauty business!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE TICKET

Laica Hamilton

Laica Hamilton

Published 04th Aug 2026

Marketing Executive at Professional Beauty GCC

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